Sophia Saftien

Cortical hyperarousal in individuals with frequent nightmares.

Journal of Sleep Research April 1, 2024 Clara Sayk, Sophia Saftien, Nicole Koch et al.

Nightmares are common among the general population and psychiatric patients and have been associated with signs of nocturnal arousal such as increased heart rate or increased high-frequency electroencephalographic (EEG) activity. However, it is still unclear, whether these characteristics are more of a trait occurring in people with frequent nightmares or rather indicators of the nightmare...